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DELTA 4 DEB (51481)
COSPAR: 2018-005C | Alt Name: deb Delta 379
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 12, 2018
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC6
Launch Vehicle
Delta 4M+(5,2)
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51481
International Designator
2018-005C
Decay Date
5/22/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 4 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Delta 379
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NROC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Summary
Space debris, also known as space junk, encompasses all non-functional objects orbiting Earth such as defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions or disintegrations. Over time, this debris can accumulate and create an increasingly hazardous environment in orbit. Even tiny fragments, traveling at extremely high velocities, can inflict significant damage on operational satellites and spacecraft. If left unmanaged, the density of debris raises the risk of catastrophic collisions and further fragmentation, compounding the problem and threatening the safety and sustainability of space activities.
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Launch Mass
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSSD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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